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"If it Does Not Fit, You Must Acquit" Quiz

From sports icon to murder trial, O.J. Simpson is a perfect example of good and evil. This quiz will relive some of the facts from one of America's most controversial trials.

A multiple-choice quiz by jbooker8. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
jbooker8

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
349,138

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1434

Last 3 plays: Guest 206 (6/10), Guest 172 (10/10), Guest 146 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did the O.J. Simpson murder trial take place? Hint

New York

Los Angeles

Dallas

Miami

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Question 2 of 10

2. From opening statements to verdict, how long did the Simpson murder trial last? Hint

2 years

9 months

5 months

1 year

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Question 3 of 10

3. What were the names of the victims that O.J. Simpson allegedly murdered?
Hint

Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman

Cindy Smith and Richard Swanson

Beth Ann Simpson and Ronald Goldman

Nicole Richards and Tommy Little

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Question 4 of 10

4. Along with defense attorney Robert Shapiro, what other famous defense attorney did Simpson have on his team? Hint

Mark Geragos

Leslie Abramson

Dick Deguerin

Johnnie Cochran

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Question 5 of 10

5. What type of vehicle was Simpson in when he was pursued by police? Hint

Red Toyota Tacoma

Blue Chevy Astro Van

White Crown Victoria

White Ford Bronco

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the judge presiding over the Simpson murder trial? Hint

John Hopkins

Richard Paul Matsch

Lance Ito

Janet Smith

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Question 7 of 10

7. What two magazines did O.J. Simpson make the cover of during the trial? Hint

Newsweek and Time

Sports Illustrated and Golf Digest

Rolling Stone and Ebony

Cosmopolitan and People

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Question 8 of 10

8. What item did Simpson have to try on for the court? Hint

Jacket

Mask

Ring

Glove

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the lead prosecutor in the Simpson murder trial? Hint

Marcia Clark

Loris Clanton

Bethany Wilson

Gabriel Beatrice

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Question 10 of 10

10. How long did it take jurors to reach their verdict in the O. J. Simpson murder trial? Hint

3 days

No verdict was given due to a hung jury

1 hour

4 hours

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did the O.J. Simpson murder trial take place?

Answer: Los Angeles

Originally, the trial was to be held in Santa Monica. Due to an earthquake, the courthouse was labeled as security hazard from damage it sustained, so the trial was moved to downtown Los Angeles.

2. From opening statements to verdict, how long did the Simpson murder trial last?

Answer: 9 months

The trial lasted from the January 24, 1995 opening statements through the verdict which was given October 3, 1995.

3. What were the names of the victims that O.J. Simpson allegedly murdered?

Answer: Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman

Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman were found murdered on June 12, 1994 outside of O.J. Simpson's ex-wife's condo. Both victims had been stabbed repeatedly.

4. Along with defense attorney Robert Shapiro, what other famous defense attorney did Simpson have on his team?

Answer: Johnnie Cochran

Along with Shapiro and others on Simpson's defense team, Johnnie Cochran led defense which ultimately led to Simpson's acquittal. Cochran represented many famed clients such as Michael Jackson and Todd Bridges.

5. What type of vehicle was Simpson in when he was pursued by police?

Answer: White Ford Bronco

Simpson along with his friend A. C. Cowlings, were spotted driving his white Ford Bronco on the day Simpson were to turn himself in. The pursuit lasted 50 miles and close to 2 hours. After demanding to speak to his mother, Simpson finally surrendered.

6. What was the name of the judge presiding over the Simpson murder trial?

Answer: Lance Ito

The Simpson murder trial was Judge Lance Ito most publicized appearance as judge. Ito also presided over the Lincoln Savings and Loan Scandal during the trial of Charles H. Keating Jr on several counts of securities fraud.

7. What two magazines did O.J. Simpson make the cover of during the trial?

Answer: Newsweek and Time

"Time Magazine" was accused of racism for their initial cover which portrayed Simpson as a much "darker" man than he actually was. "Time" then issued a second cover and pulled the first one.

8. What item did Simpson have to try on for the court?

Answer: Glove

Although a glove was found at the scene and the match was found behind Simpson's residence, the glove appeared too small for Simpson's hand. This evidence was crucial to the prosecution but Cochran continue to state the famous tagline, "if it doesn't fit, you must acquit."

9. What was the name of the lead prosecutor in the Simpson murder trial?

Answer: Marcia Clark

Along with Christopher Allen Darden, Marcia Clark led the prosecution in the Simpson murder trial. Clark's best known trial was in 1991, when she prosecuted obsessed fan Robert John Bardo for the murder of Rebecca Schaeffer.

10. How long did it take jurors to reach their verdict in the O. J. Simpson murder trial?

Answer: 4 hours

After four hours of deliberation, the jury finally made their decision. A verdict of not guilty was presented and Simpson was allowed to go free.

Source: Author jbooker8

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